# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=175 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 176 --- ## [Is engaging 1st gear by revving to around 1500 rpm bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-engaging-1st-gear-by-revving-to-around-1500-rpm-bad/123518)
**Author:** [@Ben10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-engaging-1st-gear-by-revving-to-around-1500-rpm-bad/123518 "2018-08-27T14:58:16Z")
I am having trouble starting from a standstill in a manual car. I would usually rev to around 1500 rpm a little before the clutch begins to grab. As I am at around 1500rpm, I would slowly let the clutch out till the cat… --- ## [How to get out of a lease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-out-of-a-lease/123690)
**Author:** [@LEEWEIMAR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEEWEIMAR)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-out-of-a-lease/123690 "2018-08-27T12:49:09Z")
I leased a 2018 KIA SPORTAGE from a local KIA dealership in Dec,2017. Due to my age of 85 and health conditions I am having trouble making the payments. Is there any way I can get out of my 3 year lease? Thanks, Lee --- ## [1998 Honda Accord - bypassing chip key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-bypassing-chip-key/123747)
**Author:** [@kristianGutierrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristianGutierrez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-bypassing-chip-key/123747 "2018-08-27T03:39:19Z")
How can I bypass the ignition start with any key cause I lost my chip key but have the door key that came with the car but don’t have the chi so it wont keep on --- ## [2018 Toyota Sienna - Included Maintenence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-sienna-included-maintenence/123443)
**Author:** [@EricCoulson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricCoulson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-sienna-included-maintenence/123443 "2018-08-27T03:37:59Z")
Toyota Care plus quotes price of $1700 for 5 year 75K. But I called Toyota service at another place and they said ~$440 for 60K and ~1100 for one that changes all the fluids and cleans throttle something or other. So I… --- ## [Will my husband save his transmission by shifting to neutral at stop lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-husband-save-his-transmission-by-shifting-to-neutral-at-stop-lights/120837)
**Author:** [@Mrs.B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrs.B)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-husband-save-his-transmission-by-shifting-to-neutral-at-stop-lights/120837 "2018-08-27T01:02:27Z")
It’s the same question, but this is 2018. My husband insists that the car should be in neutral at stop lights to spare the transmission. I asked why I wasn’t taught that during Driver Ed and he said I had a bad instructo… --- ## [Radio wont shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-wont-shut-off/123647)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-wont-shut-off/123647 "2018-08-26T18:00:17Z")
the driver door wire bundle thru the jamb area was cut and spliced poorly. 12 wires. door locks, mirror, speakers, window lift and maybe other stuff. speaker would crackle sometimes with car off. i soldered wires and spe… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-brakes/123722)
**Author:** [@PLeasants](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PLeasants)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-brakes/123722 "2018-08-26T13:34:15Z")
what kind of brakes front and back --- ## [The new Russian electric car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-russian-electric-car/123584)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-russian-electric-car/123584 "2018-08-26T07:16:01Z")
… demonstrates that the Russkies have really mastered the science of designing cars for an ultra-low drag coefficient! :wink: (… or, not…) --- ## [2012 Ford Focus Low Battery Check Handbook](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-low-battery-check-handbook/99197)
**Author:** [@tjeangreer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjeangreer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-low-battery-check-handbook/99197 "2018-08-26T00:20:47Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Focus 4 door Sedan. I was driving around yesterday and stopped the car at one destination and car was fine. I drove 26 miles.. When I came out to my car, there was a message saying low battery check … --- ## [Long road trip with a old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-road-trip-with-a-old-car/123643)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_O\_Keefe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_O_Keefe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-road-trip-with-a-old-car/123643 "2018-08-26T00:20:42Z")
I recently bought a pt cruiser 2002 and I’m taking it from Chicago to LA and has about 95000 miles. The trip is about 1700 miles. I changed all 4 four tires and changed the timing belt and water bump and a lot more other… --- ## [On/off switch for supercharger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-off-switch-for-supercharger/123668)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-off-switch-for-supercharger/123668 "2018-08-25T19:07:44Z")
i watched 40 sec of lone wolf mcquade movie with chuck norris. he is a sheriff in new mexico? and there was a scene he was driving in the desert in his dodge ramcharger and he switched on the supercharger and zoomed away… --- ## [Coasting in neutral vs. downshifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-vs-downshifting/123474)
**Author:** [@KCCaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCCaster)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-vs-downshifting/123474 "2018-08-24T15:44:17Z")
I own a 04 Saturn SL 4-door coup. It has a1.9L engine & 5 speed tranny. I coast, putting it in neutral, every chance I get when safe to do so. I never down shift to keep engine RPM’s (and fuel consumption) low. I figure… --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback - Mystery energy draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-mystery-energy-draw/123219)
**Author:** [@Lee14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee14)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-mystery-energy-draw/123219 "2018-08-24T15:37:04Z")
why does my 2015 subaru battery draw a 0.55 Amp current when the car is turned off? --- ## [Best in-depth repair/shop manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-in-depth-repair-shop-manual/123545)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-in-depth-repair-shop-manual/123545 "2018-08-24T14:46:24Z")
Hi everyone! I am looking for a shop manual/ repair manual that goes fairly in-depth. I have a haynes manual as-is and its fairly helpful but it has its limits. Note: I have. ‘93 ford F-250 if that helps. --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Malibu - Predictions welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-predictions-welcome/123560)
**Author:** [@SHERYLLHAWKINS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHERYLLHAWKINS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-predictions-welcome/123560 "2018-08-24T13:45:43Z")
How many miles can I expect to get out of a chevy 4 cylinder engine? --- ## [Can I install a different tire size on my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-install-a-different-tire-size-on-my-car/123524)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-install-a-different-tire-size-on-my-car/123524 "2018-08-24T12:36:05Z")
I bought my vehicle and I did not realize its tire size is different from recommendation. The recommend tire is 235/65/17 but the tires on the vehicle is 235/60/17, will this cause any performance or ruin anything in a l… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu - Did I just get diesel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-did-i-just-get-diesel/123434)
**Author:** [@WilliamJ.Aparicio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamJ.Aparicio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-did-i-just-get-diesel/123434 "2018-08-24T02:26:49Z")
I filled up my Malibu 2017at a Meijergrocery store in Ypsilanti MIin the wrong pump indicating Diesel 87. so I don’t know is something ,might go wrong I haven’t noticed any thing wrong so far. --- ## [My Privacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-privacy/123315)
**Author:** [@Cloudguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cloudguy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-privacy/123315 "2018-08-23T16:10:41Z")
Haven’t been here in a while, so I don’t know if this subject has been covered, though it seems sure it must have been touched on. We are privacy geeks in our house. It genuinely disturbs us that there are so many elect… --- ## [2004 Toyota RAV4 - Which is better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-which-is-better/123430)
**Author:** [@Costa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Costa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-which-is-better/123430 "2018-08-23T05:39:11Z")
Looking to buy a used suv which is the best one a rav4 or Honda CR-V or Honda Element --- ## [Gearbox grinding when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-grinding-when-cold/123454)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Maidment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh_Maidment)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-grinding-when-cold/123454 "2018-08-23T01:02:55Z")
For example first thing in morning when engines cold Ieave for work. As I pull away and turn out of my driveway I get a short grinding noise. Same will happen about 3 miles down the road when going round a roundabout. I … --- ## [Work around to close middle of dash air vents?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/work-around-to-close-middle-of-dash-air-vents/123387)
**Author:** [@sirgroiney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sirgroiney)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/work-around-to-close-middle-of-dash-air-vents/123387 "2018-08-22T22:20:08Z")
I am wondering if there’s a work around for completely closing the air vents that are located on the dash and when the AC is on blows cold air on driver and passenger. Yes, you can move the louvres up, down, a little sid… --- ## [1995 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-mustang/123400)
**Author:** [@Michelle08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-mustang/123400 "2018-08-22T02:24:47Z")
I need a good local mechanic --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry - Overfilled oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-overfilled-oil/123306)
**Author:** [@janicehus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janicehus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-overfilled-oil/123306 "2018-08-21T11:01:10Z")
husband checked oil after service and found overfill of half inch.mechanic says NO…it’s fine…is this serious? manual indicates otherwise…thanks --- ## [1993 Suzuki Sidekick- Feedback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-suzuki-sidekick-feedback/123276)
**Author:** [@Ria11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ria11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-suzuki-sidekick-feedback/123276 "2018-08-21T02:40:24Z")
Does anyone have feed back on the 1993 Suzuki sidekick automatic transmission hardtop style…??? Thank you --- ## [Fuel injector cleaner brand recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaner-brand-recommendations/123176)
**Author:** [@awaymale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awaymale)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaner-brand-recommendations/123176 "2018-08-21T02:25:12Z")
Should I use fuel injection cleaner? If so, what brand? --- ## [How often to clean fuel injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-clean-fuel-injectors/123321)
**Author:** [@Scherma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scherma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-clean-fuel-injectors/123321 "2018-08-20T19:26:55Z")
How often to clean fuel injectors --- ## [2010 Honda Civic - Where can I get a cheaper Honda Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-where-can-i-get-a-cheaper-honda-key/123210)
**Author:** [@jenniferlaughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferlaughlin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-where-can-i-get-a-cheaper-honda-key/123210 "2018-08-20T15:35:50Z")
i need a replacement key but cannot afford honda dealer prices. where can i get a key made cheaper? --- ## [Question about surface rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-surface-rust/123279)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-surface-rust/123279 "2018-08-20T13:32:43Z")
Okay so I jacked my car this week-end and notice some surface rust, especially the diff as the main part of it is in iron or steel. Now this thought came to mind… when rust starts it usually spreads onto the piece and w… --- ## [What are my towing options with a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-my-towing-options-with-a-2007-dodge-grand-caravan/122800)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Gonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_Gonzalez)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-my-towing-options-with-a-2007-dodge-grand-caravan/122800 "2018-08-19T14:54:24Z")
My family and I are planning a move from Florida to California in a few months. We’re going to rent a trailer from U-Haul for our move. I’m not very knowledgeable when it comes to cars and it seems as if I haven’t been a… --- ## [Car won't turn over - is it key problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-turn-over-is-it-key-problem/123091)
**Author:** [@needhelp007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/needhelp007)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-turn-over-is-it-key-problem/123091 "2018-08-19T05:19:47Z")
Having same problem over last month since I bought the car. It won’t turn over at all, but there is plenty of juice. Every once in awhile it will start after about 20 attempts. It will start a few days without issue. Ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=174) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=176)